Free Resources
Resource Network
The Stay Safe Foundation has gathered some free resources for veterans and police officers below.
Please note, we are not affiliated with any of these resources (unless it specifically states so). We have made every effort to verify that they are reliable and viable organizations. However, we do not endorse them, nor can we be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information about them.
Community and Family
Military Child Care
Provides a single gateway for you to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved childcare programs worldwide.
National Military Family Association
Provides advice and information for families of service members who have been wounded or become ill during their term of service.WoVeN Women Veteran NetworkTo provide a unique social network of women Veterans to foster connections and build relationships in local communities and across the nation. Newsletter Signup:Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) (list-manage.com)
Education & Training
Able Flight Program-Purdue University
Mission is to offer people with disabilities a unique way to challenge themselves through flight and aviation career training, and by doing so, to gain greater self-confidence and self-reliance.
Dog Tag Bakery
Dog Tag Inc. seeks to provide a transformative opportunity for veterans with disabilities by offering an education at Georgetown University and real-life work experience in our small business venture, Dog Tag Bakery. Upon completion of the Dog Tag Inc. program, transitioned veterans are business ready, competitive and employable.
Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)
Experiential training programs in entrepreneurship and small business management for post-9/11 veterans with disabilities resulting from their service to our country.
Emergency Assistance
Operation First Response
Assists families of wounded service members with rent/mortgage payments, utilities, vehicle payments and repairs, food, travel and transportation.
Operation Home Front
Offers emergency financial, legal and other assistance to families of service members and wounded warriors.
Semper Fi Fund
Provides financial assistance and other support services for service members and their families during period of hospitalization and recovery following injury or illness.
Health, Medical & Wellness
Addiction Group – Veterans Addiction Group is dedicated to help individuals (especially veterans) suffering from substance abuse and prevent new cases through credible information and spreading awareness to as many as we can reach.
Addiction Resource
Our mission at AddictionResource.net is to connect individuals to treatment centers that best suit their individual needs. Individualized treatment leads to long-term recovery
American Addiction Centers
Below are just some of our free resources available for veterans and military members suffering from co-occurring disorders and PTSD from American Addiction Centers:
- State of Veteran Mental Health and Substance Abuse in America provides interesting infographics and statistics that relate to veterans alcohol consumption and social/emotional/physical issues.
- PTSD & Substance Abuse in Veterans discusses what PTSD and why it occurs, additionally how to get help to overcoming the symptoms and struggles of living with PTSD
- Veteran Drug & Alcohol Rehab gives statistics of U.S. veterans with substance addiction, how mental health and chronic pain affect addiction and additional support groups for veterans.
- Resources for Veterans- offers multiple resources and guides for veterans and family members to navigate co-occurring disorders common in veterans and active service members
For those hoping to find help in their local areas they can also use our free directory to locate the nearest treatment facilities or they can use our free text line to start the road to recovery.